Runner-Friendly Fast Food

Rustle up fast food that's far tastier and healthier than your local takeaway

by Matthew Kadey, Ruth Emmett

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Ditch: Takeaway king prawn with pineapple

Switch: Joint-protecting sweet and sour stir-fry

Not only are prawns a lean source of protein, “they also provide the mineral selenium, which may help reduce joint inflammation”, says Scritchfield. The copper in cashews helps iron carry oxygen to muscles, she adds, and butter beans have fibre, protein and potassium – an electrolyte essential for organ and muscle function.

Make it!Heat a tbsp of oil in a large pan. Cook two tsp of crushed garlic, one tsp of chilli flakes, a handful of frozen vegetables and a tbsp of butter beans for five minutes. Stir in two handfuls of frozen prawns and cook for three minutes. Add a handful of unsalted cashews, a small can of pineapple chunks, 240ml of jarred sweet and sour sauce, and heat. Serve over brown rice.

i am sick of goat's cheese. why do people assume that all vegetarians love it. also hate the term "vegetarian food" - i eat food not some weird stuff that people think that people who don't eat meat like.
Posted: 15/05/2012 at 21:33

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